Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (c8·2)
c9-09539Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
35. Be6+ Kg7 36. Qxb8 Bd6 37. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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