Mate in 3: knight to c7
c9-11336Puzzle 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
27. Nxc7+ Kd7 28. Qxd6+ Kc8 29. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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