Mate in 3: queen to h8 (e8·2)
c9-25818Puzzle 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
34. Qh8+ Kg6 35. Rg1+ Kf5 36. Qh3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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