Mate in 3: bishop to f5 (d3·3)
c9-28309Puzzle 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
28. Bxf5 Rg1+ 29. Kxg1 exf5 30. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to g1 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg1+, then Kxg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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