Mate in 3: king to f2 (g1)
c9-22622Puzzle 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
35. Kxf2 g5 36. Qe7+ Kg8 37. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Qe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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