Mate in 3: knight to c6 (d4)
c9-13991Puzzle 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 Nxe6 29. Qb8+ Kd7 30. Ne5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c6.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxe6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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