Mate in 3: queen to f6 (a1·2)
c9-28448naming 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
26. Qxf6 Rd1+ 27. Rxd1 Ra8 28. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
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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