Mate in 3: queen to h6 (c1·3)
c9-06713Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
14. Qh6+ Ke7 15. Qh7+ Ke6 16. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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