Mate in 3: knight to b5 (c7)
c9-26518Puzzle 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. Nxb5+ Ka6 38. Ra7+ Kxb5 39. Ra5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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