Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (e4·3)
c9-27872Puzzle 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
33. Bxf5+ Kc7 34. Nd5+ Kd8 35. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Nd5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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