Mate in 3: knight to h6 (f5·2)
c9-05801naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
14. Nh6+ Nf4 15. Qxf4+ Bf7 16. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf4, then Qxf4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
SP-424 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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