Mate in 3: knight to e5 (g6·3)
c9-17952Puzzle 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
21. Ne5+ Ke7 22. Qf7+ Kd6 23. Nc4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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