Mate in 3: knight to e7 (f5)
c9-10238Puzzle 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
30. Nxe7+ Kh7 31. Qh5+ Qh6 32. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #211.
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