Mate in 3: queen to g5 (h4·2)
c9-25666Puzzle 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
23. Qxg5+ Kh7 24. Rh4+ Bh5 25. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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