Mate in 3: knight to c3 (b1)
c9-27764Puzzle 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
25. Nc3+ Kb6 26. Qb4+ Qb5 27. Qxb5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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