Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e4)
c9-23867Puzzle 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
37. Qxe6 Ne5 38. Rf8+ Kxf8 39. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne5, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
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