Mate in 3: queen to b8 (e5·2)
c9-26415Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Qb8+ Ke7 27. Re2+ Kf6 28. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Re2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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