Mate in 3: knight to d5 (f4)
c9-24751Puzzle 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
35. Nd5+ Kc4 36. Nb6+ Kb4 37. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc4, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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