Mate in 3: queen to e1 (a5)
c9-09531Puzzle 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
27. Qe1+ Kxd7 28. Bf5+ Kxc7 29. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd7, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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