Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f7·5)
c9-27800Puzzle 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
31. Qxe7 Bd7 32. Qxd7 h4 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd7, then Qxd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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