Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (e4·4)
c9-27646Puzzle 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
41. Bxf5+ Kd8 42. Qd6+ Ke8 43. Bg6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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