Mate in 3: knight to c3 (e2)
c9-28381Puzzle 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. Nc3+ Kb4 35. Qb6+ Ka3 36. Qb3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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