Mate in 3: queen to h8 (h5)
c9-22672Puzzle 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
25. Qh8+ Kf7 26. Qxg7+ Ke8 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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