Mate in 3: queen to e5 (h2·2)
c9-27569Puzzle 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
22. Qe5+ Kd8 23. Nxg8+ Kd7 24. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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