Mate in 3: knight to h6 (f5·3)
c9-16751Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
14. Nh6+ gxh6 15. Qh7+ Kf8 16. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxh6, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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