Mate in 3: knight to e5 (g6)
c9-23186Puzzle 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
17. Ne5+ Ke6 18. Qg6+ Kxe5 19. f4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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