Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4·6)
c9-15471Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
32. Nf6+ Kxf6 33. Qg6+ Ke7 34. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf6, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #214.
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