Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (e5)
c9-17541Puzzle 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
38. Bd6+ Kg7 39. Rxg5+ Kxf6 40. e5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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