Mate in 3: bishop to e2
c9-19097Puzzle 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. Bxe2 fxe2+ 39. Kxe2 Bh6 40. Rc6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe2+, then Kxe2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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