Mate in 3: knight to f6 (h5)
c9-21392Puzzle 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
19. Nxf6+ Kg7 20. Nxe8+ Qxe8 21. f6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e8 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Nxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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