Mate in 3: bishop to h6 (e3·2)
c9-01275Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Bh6+ Bg7 19. Ng5 Bxh6 20. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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