Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (b2)
c9-24866Puzzle 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
37. Bxf6 Bxg6 38. Qh6 Bf7 39. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg6, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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