Mate in 3: bishop to f8
c9-24580Puzzle 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
36. Bxf8+ Kh8 37. Bh6+ Rg8 38. Rgxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bh6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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