Mate in 3: knight to c5 (e6·2)
c9-28329Puzzle 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
28. Nc5+ Qe6 29. Rxe6+ Kf7 30. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe6, then Rxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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