Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·3)
c9-26124Puzzle 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
18. Ne6+ Kc8 19. Rc7+ Nxc7 20. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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