Mate in 3: knight to d7 (f6·2)
c9-15252Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
36. Nd7+ Kg8 37. Re8+ Bf8 38. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
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