Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e6)
c9-25965Puzzle 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
29. Qe7+ Kg4 30. Rh4+ Qxh4 31. Qxh4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then Rh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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