Mate in 3: knight to d6 (e4)
c9-28132Puzzle 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
27. Nd6+ Rxd6 28. Bxd6 Bxd1 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd6, then Bxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
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