Mate in 3: queen to a7 (f2·3)
c9-28415naming 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
25. Qxa7+ Kd6 26. Qc7+ Kxd5 27. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
SP-462 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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