Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e3·4)
c9-22644Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32. Qxe6+ Kd8 33. Bb6 Ra5 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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