Mate in 3: knight to d6 (c4)
c9-14387Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
25. Nd6+ Qxd6 26. Bxd6 Rg8 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd6, then Bxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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