Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (c5·2)
c9-20533Puzzle 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
30. Bxd6+ Ke8 31. Nxf6+ Kd8 32. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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