Mate in 3: queen to d8 (a5·3)
c9-28289naming 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
25. Qd8+ Nc8 26. Rd7 Nxe3 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
SP-415 · 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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