Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e8·4)
c9-26697Puzzle 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
32. Qxe7+ Kb8 33. Nd6 h1=Q 34. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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