Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e7·2)
c9-23812Puzzle 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
27. Qe8+ Kb7 28. Qxa8+ Kc7 29. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxa8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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