Mate in 3: queen to e7 (c5·3)
c9-23409Puzzle 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
22. Qe7+ Kh8 23. Bxf6+ Rg7 24. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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