Mate in 3: queen to e5 (b5)
c9-25863Puzzle 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
35. Qe5+ Kf7 36. Qf5+ Kg7 37. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #154.
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