Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (c3)
c9-24434Puzzle 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
20. Bxf6 Be1+ 21. Rxe1 f4 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be1+, then Rxe1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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