Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (c3·2)
c9-28396Puzzle 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
22. Bxe5+ Kg6 23. Rxg2+ Ng5 24. Rxg5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rxg2+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #801.
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