Mate in 3: queen to e8 (f8)
c9-23452Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
31. Qxe8+ Kc7 32. Be5+ Kb6 33. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Be5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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