Mate in 3: knight to h6 (g4·5)
c9-22553Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
21. Nh6+ Bxh6 22. Bh5+ Kg7 23. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxh6, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
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