Mate in 3: king to g2 (f2)
c9-28405Puzzle 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
31. Kxg2 Bxf3+ 32. Kxf3 axb6 33. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to f3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf3+, then Kxf3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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