Mate in 3: queen to h6 (c1·2)
c9-17522Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
11. Qh6 Bh4 12. Rxh4 Bxe4 13. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h6.
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh4, then Rxh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #19.
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