Mate in 3: queen to e6 (f7·2)
c9-27903naming 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
35. Qxe6+ Ka4 36. Qcc6+ Ka3 37. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka4, then Qcc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
SP-424 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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