Mate in 3: bishop to h6 (f4)
c9-20812Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
20. Bh6+ Kg8 21. Re8+ Qf8 22. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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