Mate in 3: queen to c8 (b8·2)
c9-27132naming 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
27. Qxc8+ Kxc8 28. Ra7 Bxd4 29. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc8, then Ra7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
SP-783 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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