Mate in 3: knight to a5
c9-16185Puzzle 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
18. Na5+ Kb6 19. Qd4+ c5 20. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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