Mate in 3: queen to h8 (c8·2)
c9-09552Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
35. Qh8+ Kxh8 36. Qh6+ Nh7 37. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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