Mate in 3: bishop to f4 (c1)
c9-28041Puzzle 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
12. Bf4+ Kb6 13. Qd6+ Qc6 14. Be3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #822.
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