Mate in 3: knight to h7
c9-22277Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
30. Nxh7 Kg8 31. Qf6 h5 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
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