Mate in 3: knight to f7 (d6·3)
c9-26669Puzzle 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
28. Nf7+ Kg8 29. Nxd8+ Kh8 30. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Nxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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