Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e4)
c9-24338Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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 Bf3+ 31. Ke3 Bxd1 32. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf3+, then Ke3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
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