Mate in 3: queen to d6 (g3·3)
c9-25398naming 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
27. Qxd6+ Rc7 28. Qxc7+ Ka8 29. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 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 #607.
SP-607 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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