Mate in 3: pawn to e6 (d5·2)
c9-28310naming 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
33. dxe6+ Kxe6 34. Rd6+ Rxd6 35. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe6, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
SP-107 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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