Mate in 3: queen to f6 (a1·6)
c9-09028naming 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
18. Qxf6 Rd1+ 19. Rxd1 Rxf6 20. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
SP-200 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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