Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e1)
c9-22571Puzzle 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
34. Qxe7+ Kg8 35. Bxg6 Qxd6 36. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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