Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3·2)
c9-25370Puzzle 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
36. Bf5+ Kb8 37. Rxd5 Ka8 38. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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