Mate in 3: knight to c6 (e7·3)
c9-25966Puzzle 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
28. Nxc6+ Rxc6 29. Nxa6+ Rxa6 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc6, then Nxa6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
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