Mate in 3: knight to h4
c9-24687Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
23. Nxh4 Rc7 24. Bxc7 bxc5 25. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Bxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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