Mate in 3: king to b2 (c2)
c9-28209Puzzle 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
35. Kxb2 h5 36. Bc5 h4 37. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then Bc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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