Mate in 3: bishop to f1
c9-28131Puzzle 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
29. Bxf1 Ba2+ 30. Kxa2 c5 31. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to a2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba2+, then Kxa2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #831.
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