Mate in 3: king to g2 (h3)
c9-25879Puzzle 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
41. Kxg2 f3+ 42. Kf2 b3 43. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f3+, then Kf2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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