Mate in 3: knight to g6 (e7)
c9-25170Puzzle 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
20. Nxg6+ Ke8 21. Qe6+ Kd8 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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