Mate in 3: king to d1 (c1)
c9-22472Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
27. Kxd1 Nf8 28. Rc8+ Kd7 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Rc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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