Mate in 3: queen to e7 (c5·5)
c9-25465Puzzle 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
27. Qe7+ Qd7 28. Qxd7+ Kb6 29. Rb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
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