Mate in 3: king to e1 (d1)
c9-16601Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
18. Ke1 Bc6 19. e7+ Kd7 20. e8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc6, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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