Mate in 3: king to g2 (g1)
c9-26382Puzzle 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
29. Kxg2 Rg8 30. e8=Q Rxe8 31. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then e8=Q and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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