Mate in 3: knight to c6 (b8·2)
c9-09479Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
23. Nc6+ Kb7 24. Rb8+ Kxc6 25. Bb5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to b5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #722.
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