Mate in 3: knight to c8 (b6·2)
c9-27751Puzzle 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
30. Nxc8+ Qb6 31. Qxb6+ Kxc8 32. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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