Mate in 3: knight to c6 (b4·2)
c9-19751naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
33. Nc6+ Ka8 34. Qxb6 Qc7 35. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
SP-286 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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