Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4·4)
c9-11246Puzzle 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
26. Nxf6+ gxf6 27. Qf7+ Kh8 28. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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