Mate in 3: pawn to c7 (c6·2)
c9-27394naming 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
27. c7+ Kxc7 28. Nxb5+ Kc8 29. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Nxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
SP-263 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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