Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (h1)
c9-22373Puzzle 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. Bc6+ Kd8 28. Ne6+ Kc8 29. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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