Mate in 3: bishop to d7 (e8)
c9-14583Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
21. Bd7+ Nbxd7 22. Qe8+ Bd8 23. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nbxd7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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