Mate in 3: knight to f7 (d6·2)
c9-26284Puzzle 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
32. Nxf7+ Kh7 33. Rd4 b4 34. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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