Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (a2)
c9-22868Puzzle 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
29. Bxe6+ Kf8 30. Ng6+ Ke8 31. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Ng6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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