Mate in 3: knight to b5 (c3·5)
c9-27816naming 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
20. Nxb5+ Kxc6 21. Qc4+ Kb7 22. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
SP-783 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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