Mate in 3: queen to h8 (f6·3)
c9-26765Puzzle 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
28. Qh8+ Bg8 29. Qxg8+ Ke7 30. f6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg8, then Qxg8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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