Mate in 3: knight to g5 (f3·2)
c9-28215naming 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
23. Ng5+ Kh6 24. Nxf7+ Kh7 25. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Nxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
SP-116 · 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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