Mate in 3: knight to e8 (f6)
c9-25554naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. Ne8+ Kc5 29. Nb3+ Kxb5 30. Qxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Nb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
SP-3 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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