Mate in 3: queen to e5 (a1·4)
c9-26979Puzzle 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
12. Qxe5 Bf6 13. Qxf6 Qxe4 14. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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