Mate in 3: knight to b5 (c3·6)
c9-24632Puzzle 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
24. Nb5+ Ke6 25. Qc6+ Ke7 26. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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