Mate in 3: queen to g6 (d3·2)
c9-20070naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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. Qg6+ Kh8 30. Rc8+ Rf8 31. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
SP-443 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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