Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (b1)
c9-27347Puzzle 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
30. Bxf5 Bd6 31. Be6+ Kh8 32. Rh6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Be6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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