Mate in 3: queen to d4 (d1)
c9-23540naming 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
21. Qxd4+ Kc7 22. Qd7+ Kb8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
SP-11 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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