Mate in 3: queen to e8 (c8·4)
c9-24694Puzzle 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
26. Qe8+ Kd5 27. e4+ Kc6 28. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then e4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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