Mate in 3: knight to e6 (d4·3)
c9-22202Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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. Ne6+ dxe6 30. Qe7+ Kc8 31. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxe6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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