Mate in 3: bishop to f8 (h6)
c9-24748Puzzle 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. Bxf8 Bg3+ 35. Kf1 Kd8 36. Bd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg3+, then Kf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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