Mate in 3: king to f2 (f3)
c9-28016Puzzle 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
37. Kxf2 Ke8 38. Nf6+ Kf8 39. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
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