Mate in 3: knight to f6 (d7)
c9-22315Puzzle 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
28. Nxf6+ Kh8 29. Qe8+ Rg8 30. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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