Mate in 3: knight to d3
c9-27469Puzzle 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
31. Nd3+ Kc4 32. b3+ Kxd4 33. Rf4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc4, then b3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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