Mate in 3: bishop to h6 (g5·2)
c9-17864Puzzle 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
22. Bh6+ Kh8 23. Bg7+ Kg8 24. Nxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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