Mate in 3: knight to e7 (c6)
c9-13015Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
12. Ne7+ Kd7 13. Qh3+ Kd6 14. c5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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