Mate in 3: knight to c4
c9-28470Puzzle 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
37. Nxc4 b5 38. Qxb5 Ka8 39. Qa6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Qxb5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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