Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (f3)
c9-25916Puzzle 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
26. Bxe4 axb5 27. Be5 d3 28. Bxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb5, then Be5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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