Mate in 3: knight to f7 (e5·3)
c9-27643Puzzle 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
33. Nf7+ Ke7 34. Qf6+ Kf8 35. Nh6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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