Mate in 3: queen to e3 (e2)
c9-18006Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
14. Qe3+ Kg6 15. Qg3+ Kf7 16. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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