Mate in 3: queen to h6 (h3·2)
c9-18315Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
22. Qxh6 Be5 23. Qh7+ Kxf8 24. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qh7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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