Mate in 3: queen to c8 (c7·3)
c9-23755naming 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
15. Qxc8+ Ke7 16. Qxb7+ Kf8 17. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
SP-247 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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