Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (e3)
c9-26224Puzzle 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
29. Bd4+ f6 30. Qxf6+ Kg8 31. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #121.
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