Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (a1)
c9-26815Puzzle 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
32. Bxd4+ Qe5 33. Bxe5+ Kh7 34. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe5, then Bxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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