Mate in 3: king to h2
c9-10706Shuffle 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
32. Kxh2 Bb8+ 33. Kh1 Bxf1 34. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb8+, then Kh1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #440.
SP-440 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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