Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (c3·3)
c9-09249Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. Bxf6 fxg4 32. Rxg7+ Kf8 33. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg4, then Rxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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