Mate in 3: knight to d7 (b8)
c9-26639Puzzle 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
24. Nd7+ Kg8 25. Qe8+ Kg7 26. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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