King+Queen mate
Logic
Level
1
In the following position, which of the following moves is strongest (using the algorithm from above)?
Qc3
Qb4
Qe3
Qe4
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Qe3 because it forces the Black King to go back a square or move directly in front of the White King.
Not Qb4 because it allows the King to move to squares farther from the White King (e.g. Ke6)
Not Qe4 because the Black King can take the White Queen (Kxe4)
Not Qc3 because it allows the King to move to squares farther from the White King (e.g. Kd6)