Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (d5·2)
c9-21674Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
39. Be4+ Rg6 40. Rxg6 Bf8 41. Rg5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Rxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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