Mate in 3: queen to e4 (c2)
c9-19419naming 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
34. Qxe4 Rf8 35. Qe6+ Rf7 36. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
SP-423 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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