Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c8)
c9-22500naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
31. Qc7+ Ke8 32. Bf7+ Kf8 33. Bh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
SP-126 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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