Mate in 3: knight to c6 (a7·3)
c9-09877Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. Nc6 Qxc3+ 29. Qxc3 Rxc3 30. Rb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c6.
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc3+, then Qxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #758.
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