Mate in 3: queen to h7 (c2·2)
c9-18463Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
13. Qxh7+ Kf7 14. Qg6+ Kg8 15. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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