Mate in 3: knight to f3
c9-26270Puzzle 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. Nf3+ Kxf4 25. Qxh6+ Kg4 26. h3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf4, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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