Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e5)
c9-25494Puzzle 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
22. Qe8+ Rf8 23. Qxf8+ Kh7 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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