Mate in 3: knight to c8 (b6)
c9-21919naming 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
38. Nc8+ Ka8 39. Qb6 Qxh2 40. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
SP-955 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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