Mate in 3: knight to e6 (d8)
c9-15920Puzzle 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
26. Ne6+ Kg8 27. Qxg5+ Qg7 28. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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