Mate in 3: king to d2 (d1)
c9-21207Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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. Kd2 Rd1+ 31. Rxd1 Rxb2 32. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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