Mate in 3: bishop to d5 (c4·2)
c9-25959Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
40. Bxd5+ Ke5 41. Bg3+ Kd4 42. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Bg3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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