Mate in 3: king to f1 (g1)
c9-28278Puzzle 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
25. Kxf1 Nc7 26. Qg8+ Kh6 27. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc7, then Qg8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
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