Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3·6)
c9-22582Puzzle 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. Bf5+ Kd6 28. Ba3+ c5 29. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Ba3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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