Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (c3)
c9-21326Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
25. Bg7+ Kxg7 26. Qxg6+ Kf8 27. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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