Mate in 3: bishop to b5 (a6)
c9-10217Puzzle 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
24. Bb5 Rc1+ 25. Nxc1 Rf8 26. d5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c1 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc1+, then Nxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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