Mate in 3: knight to d5 (b6)
c9-28333Puzzle 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
16. Nd5+ Kf8 17. Qd6+ Re7 18. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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