Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (b2)
c9-23028Puzzle 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. Bxe5+ Kg8 30. Rxg6+ Bxg6 31. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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