Mate in 3: bishop to c4
c9-23289Puzzle 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
29. Bc4+ Kd6 30. Nxf5+ Kc6 31. Rc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Nxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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