Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (g3)
c9-17326Puzzle 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
31. Be5+ Kg8 32. c8=Q+ Nxc8 33. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
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