Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (e5)
c9-24452Puzzle 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
30. Bd4+ Rb6 31. Rdd8 fxe2 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Rdd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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