Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (a1)
c9-18505Puzzle 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
39. Bxf6+ Kg8 40. Rg7+ Kh8 41. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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