Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (b5)
c9-04666Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
14. b6 Bb3+ 15. axb3 Nxf4 16. b7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb3+, then axb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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