Mate in 3: bishop to e7 (f6)
c9-22607Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
12. Bxe7+ Ke8 13. Qh5+ Qf7 14. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
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