Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f7)
c9-21831Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qxe7+ Ka6 28. Rxg7 b5 29. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Rxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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