Mate in 3: king to d2 (d3)
c9-25960naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
30. Kxd2 d5 31. Qe7+ Kc8 32. Bb7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then Qe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
SP-575 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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