Mate in 3: knight to c5
c9-14091Puzzle 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
29. Nc5+ Kxe5 30. Bxc3+ Rd4 31. Qxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe5, then Bxc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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