Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d4·3)
c9-17974Puzzle 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
27. Nf5+ Ke6 28. Re1+ Be3 29. Rxe3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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