Mate in 3: knight to h6 (g4·2)
c9-28196Puzzle 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
21. Nh6+ Qxh6 22. Bxe6+ Rf7 23. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxh6, then Bxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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