Mate in 3: knight to d6 (c4·2)
c9-27715Puzzle 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
35. Nd6+ Bd5 36. Bxd5+ Ne6 37. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd5, then Bxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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