Mate in 3: bishop to f7 (b3)
c9-21287Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
28. Bf7+ Kg7 29. Bxh5+ Kg8 30. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bxh5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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