Mate in 3: pawn to e6 (e5·3)
c9-28201naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
29. e6+ Nxe6 30. Qxe6+ Kf8 31. Bc5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxe6, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #211.
SP-211 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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