Mate in 3: knight to d8
c9-18960Puzzle 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
23. Nd8+ Kd6 24. Qxb5 Ng7 25. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #775.
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