Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e1)
c9-24995naming 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. Qe6+ Nd7 22. Qxd7+ Kb8 23. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
SP-351 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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