Mate in 3: queen to e6 (g6)
c9-27491Puzzle 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. Qxe6+ Kd8 27. Bc6 Bxe5 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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