Mate in 3: knight to a6
c9-24420Puzzle 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
19. Nba6+ Ka8 20. b7+ Ka7 21. b8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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