Mate in 3: queen to e4 (e2)
c9-26492Puzzle 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
28. Qxe4 Rab8 29. Qa4+ Ba5 30. Qxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rab8, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #555.
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