Mate in 3: knight to c6 (d8)
c9-25609Puzzle 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
29. Nc6+ Kc7 30. d8=Q+ Kb7 31. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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