Mate in 3: knight to f5
c9-18648Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
33. Nf5+ Kh8 34. Qh2+ Nh4 35. Rxh4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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