Mate in 3: knight to d7 (e5·4)
c9-25659Puzzle 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
24. Nxd7+ Ke7 25. Nf6+ Kf8 26. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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