Mate in 3: knight to f8
c9-25199Puzzle 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
25. Nxf8+ Ke7 26. Bxf6+ Kxf8 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bxf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
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