Mate in 3: knight to c7 (b5·2)
c9-20324Puzzle 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
26. Nxc7+ Ka7 27. Qa6+ Kb8 28. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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