Mate in 3: knight to g6 (f4)
c9-24321Puzzle 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
21. Nxg6 h5 22. Ne7+ Kf8 23. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then Ne7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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