Mate in 3: bishop to e8 (f7)
c9-17060Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
25. Be8+ Ke6 26. Re5+ fxe5 27. Rh6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Re5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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