Mate in 3: knight to f6 (h5·2)
c9-25289Puzzle 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
38. Nf6+ Kd8 39. Rc8+ Ke7 40. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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