Mate in 3: king to d1 (c2)
c9-15939Puzzle 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
23. Kxd1 a4 24. Qa7+ Kc8 25. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a4, then Qa7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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