Mate in 3: queen to c7 (h7·2)
c9-12582naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
25. Qc7+ Kxd5 26. Qd7+ Kc5 27. Be3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
SP-183 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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