Mate in 3: knight to d8 (f7)
c9-25025Puzzle 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
30. Nd8+ Kb6 31. Be3+ Rc5 32. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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