Mate in 3: knight to e3
c9-22040Puzzle 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
13. Ne3+ Kxf4 14. Rg4+ Ke5 15. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf4, then Rg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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