Mate in 3: knight to f5 (e3·3)
c9-13401Puzzle 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. Nxf5+ Kh7 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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