Mate in 3: queen to e5 (c7·2)
c9-21933naming 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
41. Qe5+ Kc4 42. Qd5+ Kb4 43. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc4, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
SP-767 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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