Mate in 3: knight to c6 (b8)
c9-14954Puzzle 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
23. Nc6 Kb7 24. Bxa6+ Kxa6 25. Qa7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c6.
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Bxa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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