Mate in 3: queen to h8 (h7·3)
c9-26767Puzzle 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
19. Qh8+ Rg8 20. Ng6+ fxg6 21. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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