Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·7)
c9-19744Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
20. Nxe6 Ba4+ 21. Qxa4 d5 22. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba4+, then Qxa4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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