Mate in 3: queen to h6 (e3·4)
c9-10860Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
19. Qh6 Bf6 20. Bxf6 exf5 21. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Bxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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