Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d4·2)
c9-26828Puzzle 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. Nf5+ Kf8 33. Rxd8+ Ne8 34. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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