Mate in 3: king to e1 (e2)
c9-26468Puzzle 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
25. Kxe1 Kxe8 26. Qxd5 Kf8 27. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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