Mate in 3: bishop to h3 (g2)
c9-18204Puzzle 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
30. Bxh3 a5 31. Be6+ Kh8 32. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a5, then Be6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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