Mate in 3: bishop to f5
c9-10813Puzzle 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
41. Bf5+ Kh8 42. Rf8+ Rg8 43. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #20.
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