Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (g3·2)
c9-26012Puzzle 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. Bxe5 Bxc2+ 27. Rxc2 Rxc2 28. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxc2+, then Rxc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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