Mate in 3: queen to e8 (c8·2)
c9-28429Puzzle 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
29. Qxe8+ Kh7 30. Neg5+ hxg5 31. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Neg5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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