Mate in 3: knight to c3
c9-26737Puzzle 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
13. Nc3+ Kd4 14. Qb4+ Kd3 15. Qc4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd4, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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