Mate in 3: knight to d4 (f5)
c9-25691Puzzle 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
24. Nd4+ Kd6 25. Qa3+ Qb4 26. Qxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qa3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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