Mate in 3: queen to h8 (g7·6)
c9-24062naming 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
35. Qxh8+ Kd7 36. Qe8+ Kd6 37. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
SP-87 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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