Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f7·3)
c9-23894Puzzle 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. Qxe7+ Kc8 32. Qb7+ Kd8 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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