Mate in 3: bishop to h4
c9-24045Puzzle 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
17. Bh4+ Kd6 18. Qe5+ Kc6 19. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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