Mate in 3: pawn to e3 (d2)
c9-26596naming 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
17. dxe3 Ne7 18. Qd8+ Ng8 19. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
SP-304 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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