Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (d6)
c9-24333Puzzle 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
34. Bxf4 Rg8 35. Qe5 Bd5 36. Qxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Qe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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