Mate in 3: king to d2 (e1)
c9-23928Puzzle 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
16. Kxd2 f6 17. Bc6 Bd5 18. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Bc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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