Mate in 3: knight to f6 (d5)
c9-20059Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
31. Nf6 Qf1+ 32. Kxf1 Re6 33. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to f1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf1+, then Kxf1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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