Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e2)
c9-19860Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
17. Qxe7+ Kg6 18. Nfg3+ Qf5 19. Bxf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Nfg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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