Mate in 3: bishop to f6 (g5·3)
c9-27379Puzzle 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
34. Bxf6+ Kd7 35. Nc5+ Kd6 36. Be7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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