Mate in 3: knight to c6 (b4)
c9-28295Puzzle 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
34. Nc6+ Kb7 35. Qa7+ Kxc6 36. Nd4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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