Mate in 3: king to c2 (b1)
c9-24254Puzzle 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
24. Kxc2 Nd7 25. Qg8+ Nb8 26. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd7, then Qg8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
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