Mate in 3: queen to e5 (g5)
c9-21577naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Qe5+ Rf6 23. Qxf6+ Kh7 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
SP-429 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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