Mate in 3: pawn to b3 (a2)
c9-24975naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
27. axb3 d5 28. Qd6+ Ke8 29. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then Qd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
SP-560 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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