Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3·5)
c9-22452Puzzle 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
28. Bxf5+ Kc6 29. Rxa7 Rb8 30. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Rxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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