Mate in 3: knight to e6 (f8)
c9-21854Puzzle 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
25. Ne6+ Kd7 26. Rd3+ Bd4 27. Rxd4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to d3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #431.
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