Mate in 3: queen to e6 (b6)
c9-27795Puzzle 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
24. Qxe6+ Kd8 25. Qc8+ Ke7 26. Bg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #756.
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