Mate in 3: knight to g5 (e6)
c9-21440Puzzle 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
29. Ng5+ Ke8 30. Qe6+ Kf8 31. Nxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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