Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (h1·2)
c9-27865Puzzle 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
24. Be4+ Qg6 25. hxg6+ Kg8 26. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg6, then hxg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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