Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (d3·2)
c9-27803Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Be4+ Kc5 22. Nd3+ Kxd6 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Nd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #694.
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