Mate in 3: queen to a6 (c8)
c9-22136naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
32. Qa6+ Kd7 33. c6+ Kd8 34. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then c6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
SP-958 · 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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