Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d7·2)
c9-28113Puzzle 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
28. Qxe6 Kb4 29. Rd5 a3 30. Qe4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Rd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #886.
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