Mate in 3: bishop to d7 (f5)
c9-10956Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Bd7+ Kb6 23. Rb5+ Ka6 24. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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