Mate in 3: knight to b7 (a5·3)
c9-23574Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
28. Nxb7+ Ke8 29. Nd6+ Kd8 30. Rd7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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