Mate in 3: king to b1
c9-13255Shuffle 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
27. Kxb1 Kb8 28. Qxa7+ Kc8 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxa7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
SP-345 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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