Mate in 3: knight to e5 (d7)
c9-22017Puzzle 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
23. Nxe5 exf5 24. Qg6+ Kh8 25. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead exf5, then Qg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
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