Mate in 3: pawn to e8 (f7·3)
c9-23099naming 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
31. fxe8=Q+ Kc7 32. Qe7+ Kb6 33. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
SP-167 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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