Mate in 3: bishop to d2 (h6)
c9-24387Puzzle 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
28. Bd2+ Bc3 29. Bxc3+ Ka4 30. Qc4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc3, then Bxc3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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