Mate in 3: bishop to g5 (f4)
c9-10122Puzzle 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
21. Bg5+ Kf8 22. Qf3+ Ke8 23. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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