Mate in 3: bishop to g4 (d1·3)
c9-27473Puzzle 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
27. Bg4+ Qf5 28. Bxf5+ Kxd6 29. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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