Mate in 3: queen to h4 (e1)
c9-21620Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
32. Qxh4+ Rh6 33. Qxh6+ gxh6 34. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh6, then Qxh6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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