Mate in 3: bishop to c6 (e4)
c9-17289Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
23. Bxc6 e5 24. Qa3 exf4 25. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
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