Mate in 3: knight to e6
c9-20171Puzzle 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
31. Nxe6 f4 32. Bf6 f3 33. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f4, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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