Mate in 3: bishop to g6
c9-23249Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
36. Bg6+ Rf7 37. Bf6 Ra8 38. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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