Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (e5)
c9-16519Puzzle 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
30. Bxf6 Bxe4 31. Qxh6+ Bh7 32. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxe4, then Qxh6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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