Mate in 3: queen to e6 (g8)
c9-28130Puzzle 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
26. Qe6+ Kb8 27. Qa6 e5 28. Nc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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