Mate in 3: knight to c6 (a5·2)
c9-25261naming 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
23. Nxc6 Rc7 24. Rxd6 bxa6 25. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Rxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
SP-266 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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