Mate in 3: knight to g5 (e6·2)
c9-24251Puzzle 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. Ng5+ Kf6 27. Qd4+ e5 28. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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