Mate in 3: king to h4
c9-23167Puzzle 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
34. Kxh4 Kb7 35. Qc7+ Ka6 36. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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