Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g7·3)
c9-08036naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
13. Ne6+ Kh8 14. Bxe5+ Rg7 15. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
SP-288 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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