Mate in 3: bishop to f8 (c5)
c9-26571Puzzle 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. Bxf8+ Kd7 28. Rc7+ Ke8 29. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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