Mate in 3: queen to h8 (f6·4)
c9-27307Puzzle 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
27. Qh8+ Bg8 28. Qg7+ Ke8 29. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg8, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
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