Mate in 3: queen to d4 (g1)
c9-11372naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
35. Qxd4+ Kb8 36. Qb6+ Ka8 37. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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