Mate in 3: knight to b6 (a4·2)
c9-14247Puzzle 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
40. Nab6+ Kb8 41. Rd7 Rxd2 42. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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