Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (g1)
c9-25290Puzzle 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
25. Be3+ Nf4 26. Bxf4+ Kh5 27. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf4, then Bxf4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #780.
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