Mate in 3: king to c2
c9-21444Puzzle 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
28. Kxc2 Nxf5 29. Ba6+ Rxa6 30. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxf5, then Ba6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #633.
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