Mate in 3: queen to h8 (g7·4)
c9-26745Puzzle 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
25. Qxh8+ Ke7 26. Qxd8+ Ke6 27. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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