Mate in 3: pawn to e6 (e5·5)
c9-14556Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. e6 Na2+ 26. Nxa2 Bg5 27. Qa8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — knight to a2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Na2+, then Nxa2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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