Mate in 3: bishop to f3 (g4)
c9-23564Puzzle 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
18. Bf3+ Bd5 19. Bxd5+ Ka6 20. Rxa2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd5, then Bxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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