Mate in 3: king to f3
c9-23634Puzzle 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
33. Kxf3 g5 34. Qh7+ Kf8 35. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Qh7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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