Mate in 3: knight to g6 (h8)
c9-27634Puzzle 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
38. Nxg6 b5 39. Ne6 bxa4 40. Rg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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