Mate in 3: knight to d2 (b3)
c9-25587Puzzle 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
36. Nxd2 Rxa3 37. Rgxg4+ Kf8 38. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxa3, then Rgxg4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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