Mate in 3: bishop to d2 (c3)
c9-23267Puzzle 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
22. Bd2+ Bf4 23. Bxf4+ Kxf4 24. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf4, then Bxf4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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