Mate in 3: queen to e7 (h4·5)
c9-27105Puzzle 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
20. Qxe7+ Kb6 21. Rb5+ Ka6 22. Qa3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to a3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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