Mate in 3: queen to e4 (h1)
c9-26562Puzzle 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
24. Qxe4+ Kb6 25. a5+ Ka6 26. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then a5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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