Mate in 3: bishop to g5 (d2)
c9-28239Puzzle 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. Bg5+ Ne7 30. Rxf8+ Be8 31. fxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Rxf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
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