Mate in 3: bishop to d5 (f3)
c9-23062Puzzle 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
24. Bd5+ Qe6 25. Bxe6+ Rf7 26. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe6, then Bxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #393.
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