Mate in 3: queen to e6 (c4·4)
c9-22719Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
18. Qxe6 Nd6 19. Bd5 Qe8 20. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd6, then Bd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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