Mate in 3: queen to e7 (b7·2)
c9-28254Puzzle 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 Qd7 32. Qxd7 Bf1 33. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd7, then Qxd7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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