Mate in 3: knight to f5 (e3·5)
c9-21991Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
26. Nxf5+ exf5 27. Qf6+ Kd7 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead exf5, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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