Mate in 3: queen to c4 (f1·3)
c9-12571naming 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
12. Qc4+ Kd8 13. Bxb6+ Rc7 14. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
SP-359 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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