Mate in 3: queen to h4 (e7)
c9-24184naming 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
31. Qh4+ Rg4 32. Qh6+ Rg5 33. Rh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg4, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
SP-12 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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