Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (c1)
c9-25135Puzzle 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. Be3+ c5 19. Bxc5+ b6 20. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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