Mate in 3: knight to c6 (a7·2)
c9-27396Puzzle 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
38. Nc6+ Ka8 39. Qxd8+ Rb8 40. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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