Mate in 3: queen to h4 (f4)
c9-23006naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
21. Qh4+ Kg7 22. Qxf6+ Kh6 23. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
SP-107 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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