Mate in 3: queen to e4 (d5)
c9-28139Puzzle 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
21. Qxe4+ Be5 22. Qxe5+ Qe6 23. Qxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #527.
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