Mate in 3: knight to b6 (d5·2)
c9-21309Puzzle 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
17. Nxb6 Rxf7 18. Qc8+ Ke7 19. Ba3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then Qc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
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