Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e2·3)
c9-19145naming 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
28. Qe8+ Kxc7 29. Qd8+ Kb7 30. Rxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
SP-253 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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