Mate in 3: knight to a7
c9-22556Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
30. Na7+ Kb7 31. Qxb6+ Ka8 32. c8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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