Mate in 3: bishop to f2 (g1)
c9-22304Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Bxf2 Rxa5 31. Qc8+ Ka7 32. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxa5, then Qc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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