Mate in 3: knight to e5 (g6·2)
c9-26256Puzzle 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
35. Nxe5 Ke8 36. Ng6 Kd8 37. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to g6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Ng6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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