Mate in 3: bishop to c6
c9-11193Puzzle 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
20. Bxc6+ Rd7 21. exd7+ Kd8 22. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then exd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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