Mate in 3: knight to e6 (g5·6)
c9-28471naming 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
31. Ne6+ Bg7 32. Rf8+ Kh7 33. Qe4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
SP-442 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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