Mate in 3: queen to h8 (b2)
c9-05214Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
10. Qh8+ Kf7 11. Bh5+ Rxh5 12. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
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