Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e1·4)
c9-09752Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. Qe7 d5 28. dxc5 Be6 29. Qd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e7.
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then dxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
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