Mate in 3: king to d2 (c1·2)
c9-27598Puzzle 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
24. Kxd2 d5 25. c6 e5 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then c6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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