Mate in 3: bishop to c4 (f1·2)
c9-28031Puzzle 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
11. Bc4+ Kf6 12. Bd4+ Re5 13. Bxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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