Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3)
c9-16148Puzzle 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
25. Bxf5+ Kh5 26. Qg4+ Kh6 27. Qh4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Qg4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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