Mate in 3: knight to c7 (d5·2)
c9-27693Puzzle 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
29. Nxc7 Kxc7 30. Qa7+ Kd8 31. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qa7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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