Mate in 3: queen to h3 (e3)
c9-14151Puzzle 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
31. Qh3 Kf8 32. Ng6+ Kf7 33. Qh7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h3.
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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