Mate in 3: queen to h5 (f5)
c9-28214naming 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
18. Qxh5+ Rh6 19. Qxh6+ gxh6 20. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh6, then Qxh6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #96.
SP-96 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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