Mate in 3: bishop to h7 (c2)
c9-21978Puzzle 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
18. Bh7+ Kh8 19. Bg6+ Kg8 20. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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