Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (e3)
c9-26231Puzzle 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
25. Bc5+ Bd6 26. Qxd6+ Ke8 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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