Mate in 3: queen to e8 (b8·3)
c9-25581Puzzle 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
18. Qe8+ Be7 19. Nc5+ Kd6 20. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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