Mate in 3: bishop to d8
c9-17402Puzzle 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
38. Bxd8 e5 39. Bf6+ Kh7 40. Rg3#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Bf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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