Mate in 3: bishop to e3 (d4)
c9-26066Puzzle 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
38. Be3+ g5 39. fxe7+ Kg7 40. Bd4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then fxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #41.
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