Mate in 3: knight to d6 (b5·2)
c9-25889Puzzle 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
37. Nd6+ Kg8 38. Bd4+ Kf8 39. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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