Mate in 3: knight to c5 (d3)
c9-22579Puzzle 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
33. Nxc5+ Kb6 34. Nd7+ Ka6 35. R3c6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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