Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h4·7)
c9-15872Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
15. Qh7+ Kf8 16. Bg6 Ng5 17. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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