Mate in 3: bishop to d7 (a4)
c9-16255Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
26. Bd7+ Kd8 27. Bg4+ Ke8 28. Bh5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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