Mate in 3: knight to b5
c9-23124Puzzle 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
26. Nb5+ Kc8 27. Qxd8+ Kxd8 28. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #545.
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