Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e5·2)
c9-25656naming 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
32. Qxe6+ Kb8 33. Qb6+ Kc8 34. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
SP-760 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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