Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (b3·2)
c9-23946Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
18. Bxe6+ Bf7 19. Qxf7+ Kh8 20. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf7, then Qxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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