Mate in 3: knight to c5 (e4·2)
c9-21821Puzzle 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
27. Nxc5 Ne3+ 28. Rxe3 d6 29. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne3+, then Rxe3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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