Mate in 3: queen to h7 (e4·2)
c9-11269Puzzle 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
35. Qh7 Be6 36. Qh8+ Bg8 37. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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