Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (e3)
c9-23217Puzzle 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
39. Bf4+ Ke6 40. Re3+ Kf5 41. Re5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Re3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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