Mate in 3: knight to e5 (f3·2)
c9-27523Puzzle 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
21. Ne5+ Kd8 22. Ne3 c3 23. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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