Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e8·3)
c9-26585Puzzle 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
26. Qe7+ Kh6 27. Ne6 e3 28. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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