Mate in 3: queen to e7 (e6·3)
c9-17321naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
31. Qe7+ Kg8 32. f6 cxd4 33. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
SP-145 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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