Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (c4·2)
c9-27433Puzzle 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
23. Bxe6+ Kf8 24. Qxc5+ Qxc5 25. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #461.
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