Mate in 3: knight to d7 (e5·2)
c9-26720naming 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. Nd7+ Ka7 26. Qc7+ Ka6 27. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
SP-818 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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