Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e1·2)
c9-28059Puzzle 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
19. Qe8+ Kb7 20. Bc8+ Kb8 21. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Bc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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