Mate in 3: knight to f7 (e5)
c9-22564Puzzle 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
24. Nf7+ Kc6 25. Rc1+ Kd7 26. Bb5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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