Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d7)
c9-25892naming 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
26. Qe6+ Kg5 27. f4+ Bxf4 28. exf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then f4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
SP-21 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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