Mate in 3: queen to c8 (e8)
c9-25375naming 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. Qc8+ Kxb6 32. Qc5+ Ka6 33. Qa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
SP-889 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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