Winning blow: bishop to h7 (e4·3)
c9-13881Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
26. Bh7+ Kh8 27. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Nf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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