Mate in 3: pawn to d8 (e7)
c9-28480naming 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
37. exd8=Q+ Ka7 38. Qd7+ Ka8 39. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
SP-234 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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