Mate in 3: knight to b5 (c3·4)
c9-26428Puzzle 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
25. Nb5+ Kb6 26. Qd6+ Bc6 27. Qd4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #830.
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