Mate in 3: king to g1 (f1)
c9-22029Puzzle 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
17. Kg1 dxe6 18. Bxe6+ Kf8 19. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxe6, then Bxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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