Mate in 3: queen to h5 (d1·2)
c9-24649Puzzle 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
15. Qh5+ Rg6 16. Bxg6+ hxg6 17. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Bxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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