Mate in 3: king to e4
c9-28056Puzzle 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
34. Kxe4 Ka8 35. Nc6 f3 36. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Nc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
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