Mate in 3: queen to h7 (g8)
c9-26925Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Qh7+ Bg7 22. Qxg7+ Kd8 23. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then Qxg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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