Mate in 3: queen to g8 (e6·2)
c9-21040naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
22. Qg8+ Ke7 23. Nf5+ Kd7 24. Be6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
SP-297 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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