Mate in 3: knight to e7 (c8)
c9-24207Puzzle 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
25. Nce7+ Rxe7 26. Rxa8+ Re8 27. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe7, then Rxa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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