Mate in 3: knight to g6
c9-14686Puzzle 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
25. Nxg6+ Ke8 26. Qd6 Rh6 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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