Mate in 3: bishop to c3
c9-22449Puzzle 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
17. Bxc3+ Re5 18. Bxe5+ Kxe5 19. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re5, then Bxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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