Mate in 3: knight to f4 (d5)
c9-22879Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Ndf4+ Kh6 27. Nxg7 Bxc7 28. Nf5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Nxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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