Mate in 3: bishop to h7 (b1)
c9-12376Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
13. Bxh7+ Kxh7 14. Rh1+ Kg8 15. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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