Mate in 3: queen to e4 (b7)
c9-27416Puzzle 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
31. Qe4+ Kg5 32. h4+ Kh6 33. Rh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then h4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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