Mate in 3: queen to e5 (g3)
c9-25099naming 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
23. Qxe5+ Rc7 24. Qxc7+ Ka8 25. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Qxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
SP-667 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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