Mate in 3: queen to f8 (e7·2)
c9-27626naming 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
28. Qf8+ Kh7 29. Rb7+ Rg7 30. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
SP-661 · 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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