Mate in 3: king to g1 (h2·3)
c9-24864Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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 Bg5 34. Rh7+ Kf6 35. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg5, then Rh7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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