Mate in 3: king to g2 (f1)
c9-27991Puzzle 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
20. Kxg2 Bd5+ 21. Kg3 a6 22. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd5+, then Kg3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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