Mate in 3: queen to e5 (c3·2)
c9-26872Puzzle 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
35. Qxe5+ Rf6 36. Bf8+ Kg8 37. Bxh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Bf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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