Mate in 3: bishop to b2
c9-26182Puzzle 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
31. Bb2+ Rd4 32. Bxd4+ Kh6 33. Rxh1#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd4, then Bxd4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
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