Mate in 3: queen to h7 (b1)
c9-13414naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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
17. Qxh7+ Kxh7 18. Nf6+ Kh8 19. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
SP-201 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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