Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e7·3)
c9-26312Puzzle 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
30. Qe8+ Bf8 31. Qxf8+ Rxf8 32. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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