Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e7)
c9-23340Puzzle 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
31. Qe8+ Kh7 32. Qxf7+ Kh8 33. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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