Mate in 3: queen to d6 (g3·2)
c9-16330naming 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
29. Qxd6 Rg7 30. Qd8+ Kb7 31. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Qd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
SP-766 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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