Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (c3·3)
c9-22596Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
21. Be5+ Qxe5+ 22. Nxe5 Nc3 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe5+, then Nxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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