Mate in 3: queen to h5 (h4·2)
c9-24145Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Qxh5+ Kg8 30. Qh7+ Kf8 31. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qh7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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