Mate in 3: knight to b7
c9-13975Puzzle 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
37. Nb7+ Kb4 38. a3+ Kb3 39. Na5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a3 (#1).
- Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then a3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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