Mate in 3: knight to c4 (e5)
c9-21927Puzzle 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
29. Nc4+ Kc5 30. Qb5+ Kd4 31. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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