Mate in 3: bishop to b6 (d4·3)
c9-22087Puzzle 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
37. Bb6 gxh4 38. Rxd6 hxg3 39. Rd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to b6.
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxh4, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
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