Mate in 3: queen to e8 (h8·2)
c9-23361naming 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
31. Qxe8+ Kc7 32. Qd8+ Kc6 33. Bd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
SP-359 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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