Mate in 3: queen to e6 (f6)
c9-28052Puzzle 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. Qe6+ Kg7 23. Bxd4+ Ne5 24. Bxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bxd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #457.
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