Mate in 3: bishop to g5 (e3)
c9-19460Puzzle 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. Bg5+ f6 23. Bxf6+ gxf6 24. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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