Mate in 3: knight to e5 (d3·2)
c9-28142Puzzle 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
23. Nxe5 Rc7 24. Nf7+ Kg8 25. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Nf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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