Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (g5)
c9-20562Puzzle 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
27. Bf6+ Rg7 28. Bxg7+ Kg8 29. Rxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Bxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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