Mate in 3: bishop to f7 (c4·2)
c9-20973Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Bxf7 Bg5 28. Nxg5 e4 29. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg5, then Nxg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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