Mate in 3: knight to d5
c9-22996Puzzle 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
31. Nxd5 g3 32. Rh8 g2 33. Nc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to h8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g3, then Rh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #939.
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