Mate in 3: king to e2 (f2)
c9-21702Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
38. Kxe2 Kc8 39. Bc6 Kd8 40. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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