Mate in 3: queen to h6 (g6·3)
c9-24704Puzzle 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
28. Qh6+ Kg8 29. Rg6+ Kf7 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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