Mate in 3: knight to e6 (f4)
c9-10291Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
14. Ne6+ Kb6 15. Qxg1+ c5 16. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxg1+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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