Mate in 3: bishop to f7 (h5)
c9-25777Puzzle 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. Bxf7+ Nxf7 35. Qd7+ Kf8 36. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxf7, then Qd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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