Mate in 3: bishop to e8
c9-28018Puzzle 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
22. Be8+ Bf7 23. Bxf7+ Kh6 24. Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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