Mate in 3: queen to e6 (f5·3)
c9-25847naming 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
29. Qxe6+ Kd8 30. Rg8+ Kc7 31. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #96.
SP-96 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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