Mate in 3: king to h1
c9-21679Puzzle 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
30. Kxh1 Kd5 31. Rb6 c3 32. Qd4#
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Rb6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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