Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e4·3)
c9-09545Puzzle 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
33. Qe8+ Kg7 34. Qf7+ Kh6 35. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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