Mate in 3: queen to e5 (a1)
c9-26997Puzzle 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
17. Qxe5+ Be6 18. Qxe6+ Kd8 19. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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