Mate in 3: queen to h5 (h1·2)
c9-28180Puzzle 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
20. Qxh5+ Kg8 21. Rh1 a5 22. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
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