Mate in 3: queen to h5 (h3·2)
c9-28390Puzzle 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
33. Qxh5+ Bh6 34. Qxh6+ Kg8 35. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh6, then Qxh6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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