Mate in 3: queen to h6 (f4)
c9-25365Puzzle 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
22. Qxh6+ Ke8 23. Bf6 Bxd6 24. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
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