Mate in 3: queen to h6 (h3·3)
c9-22626Puzzle 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
27. Qxh6 Bh3+ 28. Rxh3 Rd7 29. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh3+, then Rxh3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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