Mate in 3: knight to b1
c9-14035Puzzle 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
28. Nxb1 Rf6 29. Rb8+ Kxb8 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Rb8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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