Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (d4·2)
c9-25546Puzzle 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
39. Be5+ Ka8 40. Qd8+ Kb7 41. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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