Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (f6)
c9-17497Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
15. Bg7+ Ke8 16. Qxg8+ Rf8 17. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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