Mate in 3: knight to e6 (d4)
c9-21250Puzzle 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
28. Ne6+ Kc8 29. Qxb6 Ra6 30. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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