Mate in 3: bishop to f3 (d1)
c9-27892Puzzle 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
24. Bxf3 Rxh4 25. Qg8+ Kd7 26. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxh4, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #153.
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