Mate in 3: bishop to h5
c9-18582Puzzle 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
35. Bxh5 axb5 36. Bxf7 d6 37. Rh3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb5, then Bxf7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
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