Mate in 3: bishop to f6
c9-12462Puzzle 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
25. Bf6+ Rg7 26. Qxh4+ Kg8 27. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Qxh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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