Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e5·3)
c9-25950Puzzle 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
29. Qxf6 Ne2+ 30. Rxe2 e3 31. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne2+, then Rxe2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #161.
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