Mate in 3: knight to e4 (d2)
c9-22597Puzzle 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
19. Ne4+ fxe4 20. Bxc6+ Kxc6 21. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe4, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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