Mate in 3: bishop to g5 (c1)
c9-25521Puzzle 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
24. Bg5+ Be7 25. Bxe7+ Ke8 26. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Bxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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