Mate in 3: bishop to g3
c9-13041Puzzle 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
20. Bg3+ Kf5 21. Qg6+ Ke6 22. Qxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf5, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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