Mate in 3: knight to f6 (h5·3)
c9-14947Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
20. Nxf6+ Kf8 21. Nh5+ Ke8 22. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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