Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (d6)
c9-10269Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Bc5+ Kb8 27. Qxe8+ Kc7 28. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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