Mate in 3: queen to h6 (d6)
c9-23196Puzzle 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
26. Qxh6+ Ke8 27. Rg8+ Bf8 28. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
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