Mate in 3: queen to h4 (g3)
c9-26214Puzzle 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
34. Qh4+ Kg6 35. Qg5+ Kh7 36. Qh5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
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