Mate in 3: queen to h6 (g6·2)
c9-27103Puzzle 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
21. Qxh6+ Ke8 22. Qg6+ Kd8 23. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
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