Mate in 3: bishop to h5 (f3)
c9-23708Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
14. Bh5+ Ke6 15. Rh6+ Kf5 16. g4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Rh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
Explore position #429Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play