Mate in 3: knight to f6 (g4)
c9-17408Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
37. Nxf6+ gxf6 38. Qd7+ Kg8 39. Qcc8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf6, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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