Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e5)
c9-24150Puzzle 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
25. Qxe6+ Kg7 26. Rg1+ Kf8 27. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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