Mate in 3: king to e3
c9-28024Puzzle 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
30. Kxe3 g4 31. Qf6+ Kh5 32. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. king to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g4, then Qf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
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