Mate in 3: pawn to c8 (c7)
c9-23072naming 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
22. c8=Q+ Ke7 23. Rc7+ Kd6 24. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rc7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
SP-98 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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