Mate in 3: knight to c5 (e6)
c9-19183Puzzle 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
39. Nxc5 Kxd8 40. Qe5 fxg4 41. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then Qe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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