Mate in 3: bishop to d4 (g1·2)
c9-28450Puzzle 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. Bxd4+ Kb8 29. Re1 Kc8 30. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Re1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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