Mate in 3: knight to e5 (c4)
c9-26564Puzzle 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
25. Ne5+ Ke6 26. Nxc7+ Kd6 27. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Nxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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