Mate in 3: queen to h7 (d7·2)
c9-12071naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2210Theme: 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. Qh7+ Kf8 33. Rxd8+ Bxd8 34. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rxd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
SP-47 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
Explore position #47Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play