Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e5·3)
c9-09655naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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+ Kc8 34. Qb7+ Kd8 35. Bb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #740.
SP-740 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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