Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f8)
c9-17360naming 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
26. Qxc5+ Rb6 27. Qxb6+ Kb8 28. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
SP-746 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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