Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (f6)
c9-26249Puzzle 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. Bd4+ c5 35. Qxc5+ Kb7 36. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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