Mate in 3: queen to h8 (h7·5)
c9-15178Puzzle 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
21. Qh8+ Kf7 22. Bh5+ Ke7 23. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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