Mate in 3: knight to c8
c9-28299Puzzle 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
21. Nc8+ Ka8 22. Nb6+ Ka7 23. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #715.
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