Mate in 3: king to d2 (c2)
c9-24474Puzzle 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. Kxd2 c5 24. Nxe6+ Ke8 25. Bc6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then Nxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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