Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h5·4)
c9-16419naming 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
25. Qxh7+ Kf8 26. Qxe7+ Kg8 27. Rg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
SP-309 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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