Mate in 3: bishop to e6
c9-13168Puzzle 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
32. Bxe6+ Rf7 33. Qxf7+ Kh8 34. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Qxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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