Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (e5·2)
c9-28091naming 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
32. exf6 Bxg2+ 33. Rxg2 b3 34. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg2+, then Rxg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
SP-321 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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