Mate in 3: pawn to e6 (e5·4)
c9-28187Puzzle 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. e6+ Kg8 20. Qe5 dxe6 21. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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