Mate in 3: knight to b5 (d6·3)
c9-10657naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
25. Nb5 Rb7 26. Qe7+ Kc6 27. Re6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to b5.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
SP-343 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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