Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e6·2)
c9-28399Puzzle 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
33. Qxe7+ Kg8 34. Rd7 e3 35. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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