Mate in 3: bishop to h4 (f2·2)
c9-21859Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
29. Bh4 Bd6 30. exd6 Rc7 31. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then exd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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