Mate in 3: bishop to d6 (g3)
c9-22688Puzzle 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
26. Bd6+ Ne7 27. Qxe7+ Kg8 28. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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