Mate in 3: queen to h6 (e3·3)
c9-22172Puzzle 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
27. Qxh6+ Kg8 28. Qxh7+ Kf8 29. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
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