Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·2)
c9-25487naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
28. Nxe6+ Ke7 29. Qxc7+ Kf6 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
SP-363 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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