Mate in 3: knight to f8 (d7)
c9-28335naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
24. Nxf8+ Kf7 25. Qc7+ Kg8 26. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
SP-673 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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