Mate in 3: queen to c8 (b8·4)
c9-27292naming 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
23. Qxc8+ Kf7 24. Ne5+ Kf6 25. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Ne5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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