Mate in 3: knight to e7 (d5)
c9-27486Puzzle 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
24. Ne7+ Kh7 25. Rh4+ Bh5 26. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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