Mate in 3: knight to b6 (d7·2)
c9-22507Puzzle 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
28. Nb6+ Rxb6 29. axb6 a5 30. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxb6, then axb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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