Mate in 3: bishop to f4
c9-19350Puzzle 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
31. Bf4+ e5 32. Bxe5+ Rc7 33. Bxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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