Mate in 3: bishop to h3
c9-24070Puzzle 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
29. Bxh3 Qd2 30. Re8+ Qd8 31. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd2, then Re8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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