Mate in 3: knight to h6 (g4·3)
c9-28425Puzzle 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+ Kh7 22. g8=Q+ Rxg8 23. Nxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then g8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
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