Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h4·5)
c9-12547Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
9. Qxh7+ Kxh7 10. Rh3+ Kg8 11. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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