Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f7·2)
c9-23814Puzzle 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
30. Qxe7+ Ka6 31. Ra8+ Kb5 32. Qb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Ra8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
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