Mate in 3: knight to c7 (d5·3)
c9-28317Puzzle 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
28. Nc7+ Ka7 29. Bd4+ b6 30. Bxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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