Mate in 3: knight to d6
c9-12612Puzzle 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
36. Nd6+ Kxc7 37. Nb5+ Kb7 38. Rd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #943.
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