Mate in 3: knight to f8 (e6·2)
c9-22972Puzzle 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
30. Nf8+ Kxh6 31. Qxf7 f5 32. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh6, then Qxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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