Mate in 3: pawn to g5 (g4)
c9-15629naming 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
31. g5+ Kh5 32. Bf3+ Kxh4 33. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
SP-883 · 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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