Mate in 3: queen to e5 (f5·2)
c9-24540Puzzle 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
26. Qxe5+ Bd6 27. Qxd6+ Kc8 28. Ba6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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