Mate in 3: knight to f1
c9-22519Shuffle 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
36. Nxf1 Nc1+ 37. Kb1 d1=Q 38. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: king to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc1+, then Kb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
SP-902 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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