Mate in 3: knight to e7 (f5·5)
c9-26123Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Ne7+ Kf8 26. Qh4 Rxf1 27. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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