Mate in 3: king to g1 (h2·2)
c9-24027Puzzle 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. Kxg1 dxc6 34. Qd6+ Ke8 35. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxc6, then Qd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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