Mate in 3: knight to d4 (b5)
c9-26532Puzzle 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
31. Nd4+ Ke4 32. f3+ Kxe3 33. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke4, then f3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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