Mate in 3: queen to g8 (h8)
c9-24856Puzzle 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
20. Qxg8+ Ke7 21. Qxh7+ Kd6 22. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxh7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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