Mate in 3: knight to d6
c9-06637Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
13. Nd6+ Kd8 14. Qc8+ Nxc8 15. Nb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
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