Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (c4·2)
c9-17941naming 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. c5+ Kxc5 26. Rc1+ Kd6 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc5, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
SP-351 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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