Mate in 3: knight to g5
c9-07185Puzzle 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
12. Ng5+ Kf8 13. Nxh7+ Kf7 14. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
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