Mate in 3: bishop to g3 (e1)
c9-13989Puzzle 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
34. Bg3+ Rf4 35. Bxf4+ Ne5 36. Bxe5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf4, then Bxf4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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