Mate in 3: queen to e8 (g8)
c9-22229naming 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
19. Qxe8+ Kb7 20. Qxb8+ Ka6 21. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
SP-343 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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