Mate in 3: pawn to g5 (g4·7)
c9-20374naming 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
17. g5+ Kg6 18. Ne7+ Kh5 19. Qh3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
SP-123 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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