Mate in 3: queen to h4
c9-11839Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
21. Qh4+ Ke5 22. Re3+ Be4 23. Rxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Re3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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