Mate in 3: king to f2
c9-20584Puzzle 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. Kxf2 fxe6 38. Rxe6+ Bg6 39. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe6, then Rxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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