Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h5·2)
c9-19243naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
28. Qh7+ Kf6 29. Qh8+ Rg7 30. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
SP-395 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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