Mate in 3: pawn to d5 (c4)
c9-27494naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
18. cxd5 Kf7 19. Qxe6+ Kg6 20. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxe6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
SP-580 · 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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