Mate in 3: knight to f5 (e3·2)
c9-25724naming 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
30. Nxf5+ Kh7 31. Qxh6+ Kg8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
SP-386 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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