Mate in 3: knight to g5 (e6·5)
c9-28327Puzzle 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
16. Ng5+ Kf8 17. Nxh7+ Kf7 18. Bxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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