Mate in 3: queen to e8 (h5)
c9-24280Puzzle 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
36. Qxe8+ Kh7 37. Qf7+ Kh6 38. Bf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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