Mate in 3: queen to e7 (b4·2)
c9-11604Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
23. Qe7 Bxf4 24. Qf7+ Kg5 25. Qh5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e7.
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf4, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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