Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h5)
c9-25374Puzzle 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
24. Qh7+ Kf8 25. Nxd7+ Ke8 26. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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