Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d4·6)
c9-05886Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
15. N4f5 Rb8 16. Rxb8 Bxf1 17. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Rxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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