Mate in 3: queen to d4 (g7)
c9-21962naming 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
16. Qd4+ Ke6 17. Qe4+ Kd7 18. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
SP-95 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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