Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e3)
c9-27584Puzzle 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
25. Qxe7+ Nf6 26. Qxg7+ Kh4 27. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf6, then Qxg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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