Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (f6)
c9-26173Puzzle 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. Be5+ Bd6 27. Bxd6+ Qxd6 28. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Bxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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