Mate in 3: queen to h6 (e3)
c9-28118naming 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
37. Qh6+ Ke7 38. Qg7+ Kd8 39. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
SP-617 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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