Mate in 3: king to h1 (g1)
c9-23215naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
39. Kxh1 Kd8 40. Rxg7 Kc8 41. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
SP-904 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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