Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·5)
c9-28453naming 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
24. Ne6+ Kd7 25. Rc7+ Kd6 26. e5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
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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