Mate in 3: king to a1 (a2)
c9-26187Puzzle 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
34. Kxa1 Kxb8 35. Qc7+ Ka8 36. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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