Mate in 3: knight to c7 (d5)
c9-19866Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
15. Nc7+ Qxc7 16. Qxf7+ Kd8 17. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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