Mate in 3: knight to g5 (f3)
c9-26502Puzzle 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
23. Ng5+ Kg6 24. Qg8+ Kf6 25. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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