Mate in 3: queen to f6 (g7·3)
c9-27185naming 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
21. Qf6+ Kd5 22. dxc4+ Kxc4 23. Qd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then dxc4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
SP-493 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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