Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (b6)
c9-27195Puzzle 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
25. Bd4+ Kg5 26. Qf4+ Kh5 27. Bf3#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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