Mate in 3: knight to c5 (d3·3)
c9-24583Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
27. Ndc5+ Ke8 28. Re3+ Be6 29. Rxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Re3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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