Mate in 3: pawn to f4 (e3·2)
c9-25717naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
33. exf4 Kxg7 34. Qf7+ Kh8 35. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
SP-469 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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