Mate in 3: queen to e1 (a1)
c9-28221Puzzle 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
18. Qe1+ Kh3 19. Ng5+ Kxh2 20. Qf2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh3, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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