Mate in 3: knight to a5 (c6·2)
c9-23895Puzzle 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
23. Na5+ Ka6 24. Qb7+ Kxa5 25. Bb4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
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