Mate in 3: knight to b7 (a5)
c9-21964Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
22. Nb7+ Kc8 23. Nd6+ Kd8 24. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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