Mate in 3: knight to d5 (b4)
c9-13629naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2170Theme: 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. Nd5 f2 38. Qxc7+ Ke8 39. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f2, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #856.
SP-856 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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