Mate in 3: knight to e3 (c2)
c9-14033Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
22. Ne3+ Kxd4 23. Rc4+ Ke5 24. Re4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd4, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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