Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e5·2)
c9-28462naming 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
32. Qe8+ Bc8 33. Qxc8+ Kxc8 34. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
SP-163 · 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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