Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h4·2)
c9-22199Puzzle 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
13. Qxh7+ Rg7 14. Qe4+ Kxf6 15. Rf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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