Mate in 3: knight to b5 (d6)
c9-25425Puzzle 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. Nxb5+ Ka6 24. Nxc7+ Ka7 25. Rxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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