Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4·3)
c9-09875Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
22. Nf6+ Kf7 23. Qg8+ Kxf6 24. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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