Mate in 3: knight to e5 (c4·2)
c9-27421Puzzle 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
36. Ne5+ Kh6 37. Qf6+ Rg6 38. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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