Mate in 3: knight to c6
c9-08507Puzzle 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
16. Nc6+ Kd7 17. Bxg4+ f5 18. Bxf5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bxg4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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