Mate in 3: bishop to c1 (b2)
c9-20937Puzzle 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
25. Bc1+ Be3 26. Bxe3+ Nf4 27. Bxf4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be3, then Bxe3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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