Mate in 3: knight to e7 (f5·4)
c9-23242Puzzle 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
22. Nxe7+ Rxe7 23. h7+ Rxh7 24. Bxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h7 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe7, then h7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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