Mate in 3: knight to c5 (e4)
c9-15189naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
25. Nc5+ Ka7 26. Nc6+ Ka8 27. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
SP-899 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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