Mate in 3: queen to h8 (h5·2)
c9-26725Puzzle 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
37. Qh8+ Rg8 38. Qf6+ Ke8 39. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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