Mate in 3: knight to c5 (a6)
c9-25076naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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. Nac5+ Kb8 26. Nd7+ Kb7 27. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
SP-350 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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