Mate in 3: queen to e5 (d4·3)
c9-27539Puzzle 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
22. Qxe5 Rf1+ 23. Rxf1 Be8 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf1+, then Rxf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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