Mate in 3: king to g1 (f2)
c9-28152Puzzle 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
29. Kxg1 a5 30. Re7+ Kc8 31. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a5, then Re7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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