Mate in 3: knight to e6 (c5·3)
c9-26611Puzzle 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. Ne6+ Kb6 25. Rb1+ Ka5 26. Qa3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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