Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3·4)
c9-14222Puzzle 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
28. Bxf5+ Kh8 29. Qh6+ Kg8 30. Be6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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