Mate in 3: knight to b6
c9-23481Puzzle 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
23. Nb6+ Kd8 24. Qh4+ Qf6 25. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #739.
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