Mate in 3: queen to h8 (e5)
c9-27289Puzzle 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
32. Qh8+ Ke7 33. Bxd8+ Ke6 34. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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