Mate in 3: queen to h6
c9-22281Puzzle 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
29. Qh6+ Rh7 30. Qf8+ Bg8 31. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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