Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7·5)
c9-23922naming 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. Qb8+ Ke7 32. Qf8+ Kd7 33. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
SP-223 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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