Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e7·5)
c9-22806naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
28. Qe8+ Kh7 29. Qxf7 Rf8 30. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
SP-212 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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