Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4·5)
c9-22620Puzzle 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
30. Nxf6+ Kd8 31. Qxe7+ Kc8 32. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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