Mate in 3: king to h1 (h2·2)
c9-27889naming 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
25. Kxh1 Qxg2+ 26. Kxg2 Ra8 27. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to g2 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxg2+, then Kxg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
SP-5 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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