Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (c1·3)
c9-22603Puzzle 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
38. Be3+ Ka5 39. Ra3+ Kb4 40. Ra4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then Ra3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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