Mate in 3: bishop to g4 (d1·2)
c9-24543Puzzle 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
15. Bg4+ f5 16. Bxf5+ Re6 17. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f5, then Bxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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