Mate in 3: queen to e5 (h2)
c9-27021Puzzle 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
34. Qxe5+ Ka7 35. Qc7 Rh8 36. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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