Mate in 3: knight to f4
c9-12309Puzzle 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
26. Nf4+ Kg4 27. h3+ Kg3 28. Rf3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then h3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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