Mate in 3: bishop to h7
c9-21580Puzzle 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
26. Bh7+ Kxh7 27. g8=Q+ Kh6 28. Rxh4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then g8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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