Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f2·3)
c9-26087naming 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
29. Qc5+ Kxd7 30. Rd1+ Ke8 31. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
SP-639 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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