Mate in 3: knight to e7 (d5·4)
c9-26912Puzzle 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
18. Ne7+ Kg7 19. f6+ Kh6 20. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then f6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #147.
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