Mate in 3: king to f1
c9-12295Puzzle 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. Kxf1 Rb8 27. Re8 Rxe8 28. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Re8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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