Mate in 3: knight to d6 (b5·3)
c9-22446Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
27. Nd6+ Bb5 28. Rxb5+ Ka7 29. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb5, then Rxb5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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