Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d6)
c9-10778Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
25. Nf5+ Kg5 26. h4+ Kxg4 27. Ne3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then h4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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