Mate in 3: knight to e8
c9-24762Puzzle 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
24. Nxe8 Nf3+ 25. gxf3 d3 26. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf3+, then gxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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