Mate in 3: pawn to g3 (g2)
c9-21251naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1820Theme: 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
30. g3 b4 31. Rh4 b3 32. f4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g3.
- rook to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b4, then Rh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
SP-436 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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