Mate in 3: queen to d2
c9-26572Shuffle 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
26. Qd2+ f4 27. Qxf4+ Kg6 28. Rh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f4, then Qxf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
SP-584 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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