Mate in 3: queen to d5 (a5)
c9-24960naming 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
24. Qd5+ Ke8 25. Bh5+ Kf8 26. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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