Mate in 3: bishop to g6 (f5)
c9-13931Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Bg6+ Kf8 21. Qf4+ Kg7 22. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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