Mate in 3: knight to e7 (d5·2)
c9-27840Puzzle 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
38. Nxe7 a5 39. Rg1 Kb8 40. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a5, then Rg1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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