Mate in 3: queen to h8 (h7·2)
c9-21517Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qxh8+ Ng8 12. Nh5 Ne3 13. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng8, then Nh5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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