Mate in 3: queen to e1 (h1)
c9-28364Puzzle 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
21. Qe1+ Be2 22. Qxe2+ Kf8 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be2, then Qxe2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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