Mate in 3: queen to e5 (e4)
c9-24038Puzzle 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
12. Qxe5+ Be6 13. Qc5+ Kf6 14. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
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