Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (a1·4)
c9-27000Puzzle 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
10. Bxf6 Be4 11. Qxe4 gxf6 12. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
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