Mate in 3: king to b1 (c1)
c9-22476Puzzle 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
24. Kxb1 Bg6+ 25. Ka1 Bd3 26. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg6+, then Ka1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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