Mate in 3: knight to f6 (e4)
c9-19818naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
20. Nf6+ Kd8 21. Rxf8+ Ke7 22. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
SP-475 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
Explore position #475Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play