Mate in 3: queen to h7 (e4)
c9-28503Puzzle 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
26. Qxh7 Kc8 27. Rf1 Kd8 28. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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