Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (g2·2)
c9-25844naming 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
30. g4+ Kf4 31. Kg2 g5 32. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to g2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
SP-429 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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