Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e3)
c9-22010naming 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
26. Qe8+ Nxe8 27. Rxe8+ Rf8 28. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
SP-397 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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