Mate in 3: king to h1 (g1·2)
c9-28167naming 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
28. Kxh1 b5 29. Qb6+ Kc8 30. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Qb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
SP-500 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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