Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (f3·2)
c9-15062naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
37. fxg4 Nf5 38. Bxg7 Rf7 39. h7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf5, then Bxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
SP-313 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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