Mate in 3: king to g3 (g2)
c9-15800Puzzle 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
30. Kxg3 e4 31. Bf7 a4 32. Rg6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e4, then Bf7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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