Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d4)
c9-25700Puzzle 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
28. Nf5+ Kf8 29. Rc8+ Nd8 30. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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