Mate in 3: knight to b3
c9-15547Puzzle 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
30. Nb3 Kb7 31. Nxa5+ Ka6 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Nxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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