Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (g3·2)
c9-26790Puzzle 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
23. Bxf4 Kf8 24. Bd6+ Kg8 25. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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