Mate in 3: bishop to h6 (e3)
c9-24247Puzzle 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
38. Bxh6+ Kf7 39. Rxh4 a5 40. Rf4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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