Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·4)
c9-28238Puzzle 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
21. Nxe6 f6 22. Qxf6 bxc2 23. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Qxf6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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