Mate in 3: queen to e4 (e7)
c9-22043Puzzle 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
33. Qxe4+ Kc8 34. f8=Q+ Kd7 35. Qee8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then f8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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