Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d7·4)
c9-28157naming 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
35. Qxe6 Qd5 36. a8=Q Qxa8 37. Qxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd5, then a8=Q and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
SP-487 · 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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