Mate in 3: knight to g5 (e4·3)
c9-15160Puzzle 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
26. Nxg5 Kg8 27. Qh7+ Kf8 28. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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