Mate in 3: knight to e3 (d5)
c9-27015Puzzle 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
21. Nxe3 Kd8 22. Nd6 gxh4 23. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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