Mate in 3: knight to c5 (b3)
c9-09296Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
28. Nxc5+ Kc6 29. Qxe6+ Bd6 30. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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