Mate in 3: queen to c5 (d4)
c9-20770naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
19. Qxc5+ Kb8 20. Qd6+ Kc8 21. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
SP-826 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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