Mate in 3: knight to d7 (e5·6)
c9-27605Puzzle 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
31. Nd7+ Kg5 32. Qc1+ Ne3 33. Qxe3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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