Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c4·3)
c9-13096naming 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
29. Qc7+ Ke8 30. Qc8+ Kf7 31. Bd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
SP-77 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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