Mate in 3: knight to e7 (f5·2)
c9-23508Puzzle 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
26. Ne7+ Kd8 27. Nxc6+ Kc8 28. Nb6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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