Mate in 3: knight to f5 (g3·2)
c9-26026naming 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
21. Nf5+ Kg8 22. Ngxh6+ Kf8 23. cxd8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Ngxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
SP-416 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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