Mate in 3: knight to e7 (d5·3)
c9-24963Puzzle 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
23. Ne7+ Kd8 24. Nc6+ Ke8 25. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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