Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (a5·3)
c9-28466naming 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
26. axb6+ Kb7 27. Nxd8+ Kb8 28. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Nxd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
SP-542 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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