Mate in 3: queen to h6 (g5)
c9-12125Puzzle 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
34. Qxh6 Ra8 35. Rh3 Rxa4 36. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ra8, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
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