Mate in 3: knight to b7 (a5·5)
c9-12800Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
26. Nb7+ Ke8 27. Qg8+ Kd7 28. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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