Mate in 3: knight to b6 (d7)
c9-28392Puzzle 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
27. Nb6+ Kd8 28. Qa8+ Nb8 29. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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