Mate in 3: king to b1 (a2)
c9-26674Puzzle 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
23. Kxb1 Rxe7 24. Rb4+ Kc7 25. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe7, then Rb4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
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