Mate in 3: bishop to c5 (d4)
c9-28388Puzzle 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
39. Bc5+ Ne7 40. Qxe7+ Kg8 41. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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