Mate in 3: knight to b7 (a5·4)
c9-26717Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Nb7+ Ke7 29. Rf7+ Qxf7 30. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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