Mate in 3: queen to h5 (f3·2)
c9-18967naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
25. Qh5+ Kg7 26. Qg5+ Kh8 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
SP-596 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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