Mate in 3: bishop to e5
c9-14866Puzzle 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
22. Bxe5 Bf6 23. Bxf6 a4 24. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Bxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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