Mate in 3: knight to c4 (e3)
c9-25156Puzzle 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
32. Nc4+ Ka6 33. Nd6 Ka5 34. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Nd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #492.
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