Mate in 3: knight to c6 (a5·4)
c9-16995Puzzle 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
24. Nc6+ Kc8 25. Nxe7+ Kb7 26. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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