Mate in 3: king to g4
c9-16121Shuffle Rating 1820Theme: 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. Kg4 Rh4+ 32. gxh4 b3 33. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g4.
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh4+, then gxh4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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