Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (f2)
c9-28315Puzzle 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
36. Bc5+ Kd7 37. Rxf8 cxb3 38. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rxf8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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