Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (d2)
c9-25785Puzzle 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
27. Bxf4+ d6 28. Bxd6+ Kd7 29. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d6, then Bxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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