Mate in 3: queen to h5 (h6)
c9-24593Puzzle 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
18. Qh5+ Ke7 19. Qf7+ Kd6 20. Nc4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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