Mate in 3: knight to f5 (d4·5)
c9-28380Puzzle 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
30. Nf5+ Kg6 31. Qh6+ Kxf5 32. Be6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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