Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (a1)
c9-27029Puzzle 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
21. Bxe5+ Rf6 22. Qxf6+ Kg8 23. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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