Mate in 3: queen to c5 (b6)
c9-28287naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
24. Qc5+ Kd8 25. Qa5+ b6 26. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
SP-637 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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