Mate in 3: bishop to g7 (h8)
c9-22484Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
24. Bg7+ Kg8 25. Bh6+ Kh8 26. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #688.
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