Mate in 3: queen to f8 (a3)
c9-21095naming 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
27. Qxf8 g5 28. Rxe6 g4 29. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Rxe6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
SP-112 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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