Mate in 3: bishop to f3 (h1)
c9-23918Puzzle 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. Bxf3 gxf4 30. Qxa6+ Nxa6 31. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf4, then Qxa6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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