Mate in 3: queen to c8 (e6)
c9-24721naming 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
32. Qxc8+ Ka7 33. Qe4 b6 34. Qeb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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